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October 18, 1955
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Joyce Rankin, 17-year-old honor student at Washington High, is elected Miss Washington High for 1955-56 with the highest votes. She is active in school organizations, plays clarinet, and aims to be a pediatrician. Her court includes four attendants, and she will reign during homecoming week October 24-28.
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Joyce Rankin is Miss Washington High For '55-'56
Joyce Rankin, popular 17-year-old daughter of Mrs. Lottie Watkins, polled the highest number of votes in the student election Friday to cop the title of "Miss Washington High" for the year 1955-56.
Miss Rankin, along with four Attendants who will make up her personal court, will reign during homecoming week, October 24 through 28, the climax of which will be the game between the Bulldogs and the Lucy Laney Wildcats
Miss Rankin, a versatile and scholarly student on the campus, has been active with numerous school organizations throughout her prep career and has participated with civic and religious groups outside the campus.
In addition to being a honor student, she is a member of the Glee Club, Treasurer of the senior class and in addition to playing clarinet in the famous BTW band, is also Secretary of the group. Her hobby is listening to progressive music.
The charming 5' 7 1-2", 128 pound beauty is a member of the Providence Baptist Church and hopes someday to become a pediatrician
Last September, she won third place in the "Miss Sepia Atlanta" contest.
"Miss Washington High court of Attendants will include Annette Harris, 11th grade; Elenor Braddock. 10th grade; Jo Ann Jones, 9th grade: and Doris Jordan, 8th grade.
Two balls will also be included in the homecoming week. festivities; the Coronation 'Ball on October 27 and the Alumni Ball on October 27.
-Perry.
Joyce Rankin, popular 17-year-old daughter of Mrs. Lottie Watkins, polled the highest number of votes in the student election Friday to cop the title of "Miss Washington High" for the year 1955-56.
Miss Rankin, along with four Attendants who will make up her personal court, will reign during homecoming week, October 24 through 28, the climax of which will be the game between the Bulldogs and the Lucy Laney Wildcats
Miss Rankin, a versatile and scholarly student on the campus, has been active with numerous school organizations throughout her prep career and has participated with civic and religious groups outside the campus.
In addition to being a honor student, she is a member of the Glee Club, Treasurer of the senior class and in addition to playing clarinet in the famous BTW band, is also Secretary of the group. Her hobby is listening to progressive music.
The charming 5' 7 1-2", 128 pound beauty is a member of the Providence Baptist Church and hopes someday to become a pediatrician
Last September, she won third place in the "Miss Sepia Atlanta" contest.
"Miss Washington High court of Attendants will include Annette Harris, 11th grade; Elenor Braddock. 10th grade; Jo Ann Jones, 9th grade: and Doris Jordan, 8th grade.
Two balls will also be included in the homecoming week. festivities; the Coronation 'Ball on October 27 and the Alumni Ball on October 27.
-Perry.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Miss Washington High
Joyce Rankin
Student Election
Homecoming Week
Honor Student
Pediatrician Aspiration
What entities or persons were involved?
Joyce Rankin
Mrs. Lottie Watkins
Annette Harris
Elenor Braddock
Jo Ann Jones
Doris Jordan
Where did it happen?
Washington High, Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
Joyce Rankin
Mrs. Lottie Watkins
Annette Harris
Elenor Braddock
Jo Ann Jones
Doris Jordan
Location
Washington High, Atlanta
Event Date
1955 56
Story Details
Joyce Rankin wins Miss Washington High title in student election, details her academic and extracurricular achievements, church membership, career aspiration, prior contest placement, and homecoming role with attendants.